Responsibilities

• Interact with clients and staff members in a manner that is respectful and empowering
• Consistent and dependable attendance
• Attend all mandatory staff meetings, program meetings, and trainings
• Present a professional demeanor to the community through appearance, communication, and presentation

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• Engage in and role model direct conflict resolution and mediation

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``` - Maintain Confidentiality in accordance with Alaska Statute 18.66.200 - Maintain a working knowledge of Federal and State laws that affect victims of domestic violence and sexual assault - Implement policies, protocols and services designed to provide advocacy and support to victims who are or have experienced domestic violence and/or sexual assault or individuals who are impacted by domestic violence and/or sexual assault - Provide support services to victims and other individuals impacted by domestic violence, and sexual assault who are residing in emergency shelter, calling on the phone, a non-residential walk in, or a partner or prior victim of a man in batterers intervention Support services include active listening, safety planning, case planning, information and referrals, and advocating with other community agencies - Provide advocacy to victims of sexual assault and domestic violence at the hospital as requested through law enforcement and forensic nursing - Provide case management to long-term residents and participants in transitional housing - Facilitate or co-facilitate groups as needed - Provide back-up as necessary for court advocacy when legal advocate is unable to attend - Be a referral source to the ANDVSA Legal Advocacy Project, ALSC, and IACs legal program - Maintain accurate client records including statistical records, file management, and summary of contacts according to IAC confidentiality policies and program procedures

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Implement procedures to ensure the safety of the building

Communicate Maintenance Requests to the appropriate individual(s)

Address housing issues that require de-escalation and/or mediation

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